Restorative Yoga & Ceremonial Cacao (May 31)

Coming up on Friday, at Hemma:
Restorative Yoga & Ceremonial Cacao
Friday, May 31st 7:00-9:30pm
Join Jonni-Lyn and Kyeren for this deeply loving and nourishing practice encompassing the body, mind and spirit. Cacao is a deep heart opener and visionary facilitator. It oxygenates the brain, offers clarity, inner guidance, blissful openness, and allows us to journey deep within. (It’s also warm, frothy and delicious!)
Restorative yoga gives us support and nourishment. Finding stillness and using props to move a little deeper into our natural place of inner quiet.We will start with the ceremony of Cacao and then move into stillness with restorative yoga.
Serving Direct Trade, single source, wild harvested, ceremonial grade Cacao for super-nutrient potency and rich chocolaty goodness– the cacao is frothed into a traditional warm beverage, and we will offer a selection of natural and organic flavouring options. (100% vegan and gluten free!)
Investment: $60

Fringin’….

“People on the fringes aren’t really on the fringes – they are on the frontiers.
“The trees, the leaves and the flowers don’t grow from the centre, they grow from the edges…the things that we see from the edges of our visions, the things that we see from the very edges of our hearts – that are outside the purview of most people – that’s where development, innovation, creativity, invention come from.”
~Clarissa Pinkola Estes
(Thanks, Parri, with Reconnect4Life)

Tantric Date Night!

Something new – here’s more from Kali Moon:
Join us for the launch of an exciting new offer at Medicine NEST – Tantric Date Night!
We have connected with so many beautiful members of our community with medicine to offer in regard to right relationship. From strengthening the relationship and union of masculine and feminine forces within our own beings to being in harmony in our personal lives, with friends, family, lovers, and the whole wide world! Each gathering will bring a unique offering that cultivates authentic presence, intimate connection, conscious awakening and right relationship. Open to couples, individuals, friends, family, all.
Join us on Friday, April 26th for Tantric Puja Ritual with Kali Moon. In pairs, we will tap into the states of giving and receiving through a divine Tantric Puja ritual and further explore what it means to authentically show up in relationship with one another! Tantric Puja Ritual is a ceremony of adornment and unconditional love. Come to be seen and loved as the gods/goddesses you are!
$44/person or $80/couple

Poem: It’s the dream we carry….

It’s the dream we carry
that something wondrous will happen
that it must happen –
time will open
hearts will open
doors will open
mountains will open
spring will gush forth from the ground
that the dream itself will open
that one morning we’ll quietly drift
into a harbour we didn’t know was there
by Olav Hauge

Meet Beth & Enchanted Power Light Therapy

The Spirit of Victoria Directory is happy to welcome Beth Dame & Enchanted Power Light Therapy, based in Nanaimo, with the amazing service she offers!
She explains:
Supercharge your brain with a Lucia No3 Light Meditation – an experience you will never forget! The brain is capable to heal the body and light therapy can play a central role in this healing, assisting in treating conditions such as the above. The range of applications is unlimited and assists you experience greater clarity, better sleep, greater calm and peace. 
Lucia No 3 Light Therapy is a deeply relaxing experience of light, sound, and sacred geometry. Light enters the retina and stimulates the pineal gland and central brain, opening an amazing powerful kaleidoscopic experience of psychedelic colours, sacred geometries and forms.
Sit back, relax, and escape into the light while it takes you into a transcendental journeying experience. You will be mesmerized as the colours bring you into a world of timelessness and spacelessness, as if you were in another realm.
You will face the artistry of your inner consciousness.

Gateway Voyage begins April 27th with Paul Elder!

When Paul Elder wrote his book, “Eyes of an Angel,” he opened a lot of eyes & minds about the possibilities of what our minds can do!
Do you Believe in Angels,
Spirit Guides, Soul Travel,
Soul Mates, Remote Viewing?
Paul Elder didn’t! At least not until he had three Near-Death Experiences. Then, a psychic doorway opened and his life has never been the same.

In this amazing true story, Elder reveals how he passed repeatedly through that psychic doorway, returning with a series of stunning revelations as to our true nature and purpose in the universe.

A compelling, inspiring, and important book, Eyes of an Angel integrates near-death and out-of-body experiences in a way that has never been done before. A story of hope and courage that can instantly change millions of lives, it will give readers of books like Conversations With God inspiration to create their own dialogue with their own spirit guides and God.
Unlike any other book on the market, Eyes of an Angel offers a gripping, first-hand account of a remarkable spiritual adventure. Its story will keep you spellbound, while its messages resonate deep within your soul.
“If you want to open your own conversation with God,
this is a book you should read.”
Neale Donald Walsch, Author — Conversations With God
(purchase your copy here !)
And that’s not all…coming up later this month (April 27), you can attend a workshop/retreat with Paul Elder in Nanoose Bay for a week with his Gateway Voyage program – amazing!
Last month, I (Brother Ian, your newsletter editor) attended Paul’s 3-day Weekend Excursion, and I can tell you he’s an inspiring teacher – I love the way he shares both his experiences & the chance for you to create your own. All the details for the programs he offers (he teams up with the Monroe Institute), including the week coming up on the 27th, are detailed with descriptions, videos, and program details, here – check it out & sign up! You’ll be glad you did!

Beyond the Veil: A Journey with Two Mediums (May 11)

Got my tickets – do you have yours?
Coming up next month (here’s the details ):
Beyond the Veil: A Journey with Two Mediums
Diana Lynn and Debra are trusted Evidential Psychic Mediums who have great passion for their work. Each Medium is unique in how they receive, interpret and experience Spirit’s messages and how wonderful that this unique Duo can come together to validate often the same energy.
Experience eternal love as those on the “Other Side” bring through specific details and information of their lives, memories, and what they have seen since passing.
With warmth and humour, Diana and Debra will demonstrate and validate that love is truly forever and always. Experience the miracle of life-after-life communication that will leave you uplifted and with renewed hope.

Relaxation of the Soul…begins here, with Valerie

I love reading the review that Valerie received on her profile for Relaxation of the Soul (and on her services!) the other day:

I had a amazing session with Valerie last night and look forward to more. She helped relieve issues that have been haunting me for years and gave me a new found insight on myself.

Theta healing is a amazing experience if u have underlying issues in your life you just don’t know how to deal with. Amazing what one session can accomplish! I highly recommend getting in touch with Valerie and booking a session! u wont regret it. 😉
~ Chadalee Taylor Howie

Connecting people with healers & practitioners on Facebook – start here!

What’s the big deal about Facebook? Well, it’s part of the SOV strategy.
See, you can find the good people in the Spirit of Victoria a number of ways – I might see you at an intuitive fair & give you a card. Or you might see one of the SOV posters around town, in over 95 places. Maybe just Google “psychics in Victoria” and see what comes up. Or learn new things through this newsletter – thanks for reading this far!

People also find the people they need on our Facebook page. We update the SOV Facebook page throughout the day with news, events & ideas/quotes/memes to keep your juices flowing…and it’s cool that people connect with each other there. That’s what we’re here for – to share & heal.
If you forget why we’re here, write that down. Share & heal.
Tell your friends!

Women’s Spring Cleanse!

Coming up with Dr. Ariel Jones on April 29th – the Woman’s Spring Cleanse !

From Ariel:
Join a group of empowered women ready to feel their best and reconnect to their divine feminine energy. We will dive deep into physical detox using fresh organic juices, skin brushing and gentle yet powerful journaling.

Our program begins by meeting together to pick up juice, connect and ignite our journey with an opening ceremony. The next 4 days follow a light regime of daily detox from the comfort of your own home with online support from the rest of the group.

We will meet again to ask and answer questions, share about our experience and close the circle. Detox complete!

Here are the details!

Biomagnetism – check it out!

If you haven’t given BioMagnetism a try yet, this is a good time to start!
Kathy Lowther has an April special for $75….she says:
New to Biomagnetism? This is a perfect way to find out!
A one hour session can assess and treat naturally – health issues, trauma, allergies, bacterias, virus and more.
From the reviews:
Just wanted to send a quick note to thank you for the biomagnetic sessions. My skin has been clearer than ever since you were able to find that acne bacteria, and my digestion has really improved, likely on account of the candida being balanced. I am still quite itchy, but I think it is perhaps more of an emotional thing, stuck emotional thought patterns.
The most surprising and elating difference I’ve noticed since the sessions, is just an overall feeling of wellbeing. I feel as though my light inside is getting brighter again and my energy is flowing more smoothly. If I ever need a “tune up” in the future I will definitely be in touch! Thanks again, Kathryn. I hope you are keeping well 🙂
– Disa

Spring forth!

I love what Zoe is offering this spring:

Spring has sprung! Time for new beginnings! How about trying something new? I’m always advocating self-care so I am putting my money where my mouth is …. I’m happy to offer a special trial price for Crystal Healing Therapy Sessions for April bookings of just $30!

Crystals have been used for healing for thousands of years. They have the ability to hold and emit vibrations, which affect our energy fields that surround and permeate our physical bodies so are a wonderful healing tools for the Mind, Body and Soul.

I am a Certified Crystal Healing Therapist. My sessions consist of a thorough consultation, the placement of the required crystals on or around your body at sites of pain or dis-ease, on acupuncture points or meridians, on the Chakras and a relaxing guided healing meditation. Crystal Healing Therapy results include deep relaxation, pain reduction, stress release and energy balancing.

As with all my treatments as a Reiki Master / Teacher Reiki healing is also included in the session.

Contact me to book your appointment – your crystals are waiting to heal you!

Growth…fixed…you decide.

How is your growth mindset coming along?

Fans of SOV know that we here at the editorial offices are huge fans of Derek Sivers, and the clear way he both puts things, and makes us think.

See if this little essay of his strikes a chord – I know it does for me.

Fixed Mindset vs Growth Mindset, with Derek Sivers
One of the most important concepts I’ve learned is the difference between the “fixed” mindset and the “growth” mindset.

People in a fixed mindset believe everyone is great or is flawed – that this is a fixed status, because it’s just who you are.

People in a growth mindset believe anyone can be great or can be flawed – that this is an ever-changing status, because it’s entirely due to your actions.

This sounds simple, but it’s surprisingly deep. The fixed mindset is the most common and the most harmful, so it’s worth understanding and considering how it’s affecting you.

For example:
In a fixed mindset, you believe “She’s a natural born singer” or “I’m just no good at dancing.”
In a growth mindset, you believe “Anyone can be good at anything. Skill comes only from practice.”

The fixed mindset believes trouble is devastating. If you believe, “You’re either naturally great or will never be great,” then when you have any trouble, your mind thinks, “See? You’ll never be great. Give up now.”
The growth mindset believes trouble is just important feedback in the learning process.

Can you see how this subtle difference in mindset can change everything?

More examples:
In a fixed mindset, you want to hide your flaws so you’re not judged or labeled a failure.
In a growth mindset, your flaws are just a TO-DO list of things to improve.

In a fixed mindset, you stick with what you know to keep up your confidence.
In a growth mindset, you keep up your confidence by always pushing into the unfamiliar, to make sure you’re always learning.

In a fixed mindset, you look inside yourself to find your true passion and purpose, as if this is a hidden inherent thing.
In a growth mindset, you commit to mastering valuable skills regardless of mood, knowing passion and purpose come from doing great work, which comes from expertise and experience.

In a fixed mindset, failures define you.
In a growth mindset, failures are temporary setbacks.

In a fixed mindset, you believe if you’re romantically compatible with someone, you should share all of each other’s views, and everything should just come naturally.
In a growth mindset, you believe a lasting relationship comes from effort and working through inevitable differences.

In a fixed mindset, it’s all about the outcome. If you fail, you think all effort was wasted.
In a growth mindset, it’s all about the process, so the outcome hardly matters.

Any occupation may be the vehicle….

“As you progress with your sadhana you may find it necessary to change your occupation.

“Or you may find that it is only necessary to change the way in which you perform your current occupation in order to bring it into line with your new understanding of how it all is. The more conscious that a being becomes, the more he can use any occupation as a vehicle for spreading light.

“The next true being of Buddha-nature that you meet may appear as a bus driver, a doctor, a weaver, an insurance salesman, a musician, a chef, a teacher, or any of the thousands of roles that are required in a complex society—the many parts of Christ’s body. You will know him because the simple dance that may transpire between you—such as handing him change as you board the bus—will strengthen in you the faith in the divinity of man.

“It’s as simple as that.”
☽
– Ram Dass, “Be Here Now”

The island’s soul tuner….

It probably feels like she offers it all – sound healing, reiki, animal reiki, deep energy massage, personal card readings & transitional coaching…because she does!

Veronica Adams brings amazing energy & spirit to her sessions, and when you work with her, you’ll see why people call her a “soul tuner.”

I like the way she describes what she offers:

I’m have been a dedicated Deep Energy Worker since 1997 and have been involved in this line of practice on Vancouver Island since 2017.

I love empowering people to understand their bodies and discover the gentle power of the healing arts. As a Deep Energy Practitioner, I enjoy being able to bridge the gap between western medicine and the “alternatives,” while providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere in which to help promote healing or aid in ones life Journey.

Becoming a holistic healer really settled deep into my soul many years ago, assuring me that aiding people to heal in different parts of their life journey, is truly one of my main purposes in this life.

Open up your heart and allow me to bring the gift of pure positive energy into your life.